Asset Manager

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Thales are looking to hire an Asset Manager to lead, deliver, optimise and evolve the performance of our assets. Ensuring maximum value for our customers and positioning Thales as the Gold Standard in Asset Management across the industry. You will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, leading a high‑performing team, engaging key stakeholders, and shaping the processes, tools and standards that underpin our reputation and capability.

Location – Templecombe

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Performance‑related bonus
• Hybrid working options
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Life cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing support
• Employee discount schemes with major brands and retailers
• Learning, development and global career progression opportunities

In addition, this role offers:

• Influence over asset management strategy and future capability
• Engagement with internal and external stakeholders, industry partners and Customers
• Opportunities to contribute to industry‑leading asset management standards
• Exposure to complex programmes, diverse technical environments and continuous improvement initiatives

What will you deliver?

As an Asset Manager, you will be accountable for the performance, optimisation and compliance of the asset portfolio, while leading a team and driving continuous improvement across the function.

• Asset management mentorship and support to Asset stakeholders
• Foster a collaborative, innovative culture focused on best practice and continuous improvement.
• Identify training needs, support professional development and onboard new team members effectively.
• Align asset management activities with organisational strategy, supporting budget planning and resource allocation.
• Translate departmental goals into clear operational objectives for the team.
• Set and monitor performance targets, address issues promptly and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor contract and asset performance, recommending adjustments where needed.
• Implement asset management strategies and policies to maximise value and efficiency.
• Analyse asset trends, operational data and performance indicators to inform decisions.
• Oversee the UWS General Projects asset portfolio, ensuring full regulatory and standards, as well as Contract compliance.
• Conduct forecasting, resource reviews, risk assessments and customer engagement analysis.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align initiatives and support Thales’ ambition to achieve industry‑recognised Gold Standard status.
• Communicate asset management policies and performance effectively across stakeholder groups.
• Identify and lead process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce cost and optimise asset utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, national and international regulations.
• Identify asset‑related risks and implement robust mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present regular and ad-hoc asset/material delivery performance reports with insights and recommendations to senior management and as necessary to Customers.
• Asset Management Resource and other related cost estimates in support of bids/proposals.
• Prioritisation of Assets/Material and related activities in relation to risks/impact to the business / our Customers
• Import values and Use agreed in support of UK Import Clearance, and subsequent management, e.g. Inwards Processing Relief (IPR)
• Initiate Sales and Repair Orders
• Support the Export process to ensure all data requirements are satisfied and maintained in a timely manner.
• Contract and other regulatory requirements flowed down to ensure Assets are dispositioned appropriately.

Who are we looking for?

You will bring a strong operational mindset, leadership capability and experience in asset management within a complex environment.

Experience & Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and calm under pressure.
• Experience working in a matrix environment.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Understanding of Customer/GFE and asset management practices.

• Demonstrable commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.  Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.  In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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